a science podcast, a miscarriage, and a library check-in | catching up on a rollercoaster summer

TL;DR

Deboki discusses her summer adventures, including a book-related project, a miscarriage, and shares her reading plans for the upcoming weeks.

Transcript

Hi I'm Deboki and this is okidokiboki, and today  I'm just going to be catching up a little bit   on like I guess where my summer's been. I  haven't posted in a little bit of a while,   and that was partly for reasons that were  good and then partly for reasons that were not   good. So I kind of wanted to do a catch-up on the  summer and then also ... Read More

Key Insights

• 💦 Deboki found working on the podcast series to be creatively challenging and a great learning experience.
• ✊ She appreciates the power of conversation and how different books can intersect and enhance each other's narratives.
• ❓ Deboki reflects on her scientific background, comparing it to pregnancy and miscarriage, as well as how it influenced her perspective on autonomy and choice.
• 💭 She shares her thoughts on trigger warnings, being mindful of individual experiences and reactions to certain content.
• 🤗 Deboki discusses the importance of open conversations around miscarriage and how sharing personal experiences can provide support and reduce feelings of isolation.
• 🪡 She highlights the difficulties and emotional toll of pregnancy, emphasizing the need for accessible and safe healthcare options.
• 😑 Deboki expresses her excitement about upcoming reading plans and her involvement in the Booktube Prize.

Questions & Answers

Q: What was Deboki's book-related project over the summer?

Deboki worked on a podcast series for Scientific American called "Science Book Talk," where she discussed two science books per episode.

Q: Why did Deboki decide to talk about her miscarriage?

She wanted to be open about her experience to provide support and destigmatize conversations around miscarriage. She found comfort in others sharing their stories and hopes to offer the same to others.

Q: What kind of books does Deboki plan to read in the upcoming weeks?

She has two romance novels on her list: "Beach Read" by Emily Henry and "Satisfaction Guaranteed" by Karelia Stetz-Waters. Additionally, she will be reading books for the Booktube Prize, including "Inferno: A Memoir of Motherhood and Madness" by Catherine Cho.

Q: What is Deboki's opinion on the recent abortion restrictions in Texas?

Deboki strongly opposes the six-week abortion ban in Texas and finds it cruel and inhumane. She believes that pregnancy should be a choice and not a punishment.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Deboki gives an overview of her summer, which includes a book-related project and personal challenges.

• She opens up about her experience with a recent miscarriage and the hesitations she had about discussing it.

• Deboki shares her reading plans for the next few weeks, including romance novels and books for the Booktube Prize.